Obituaries

Jan 5, 2022

Wendell David West, 80 Wendell West, loving husband to Joan, father to Wendi, Angi and Adam, joined the Lord in Heaven on Wednesday, January 5, at home after an extended illness. Born on September 22, 1941, to Ruby Louise Joiner West and William Anthony (W.A.) West, Jr., in Metter, Georgia, the youngest of three sons, Wendell was a 1959...

Jan 1, 2022

Cheryl Elaine Harville, of Metter, passed away Saturday morning, January 1, 2022, at her residence in Metter.

Cheryl was born in Savannah on February 29, 1960.  She lived in Savannah for many years before moving to Bulloch County and later, Metter.  Cheryl was the Department Head for WIC at the Bulloch County Health Department for several years. ...

Dec 31, 2021

Keith “Dog” Hackle, age 55, died at the Ogeechee Area Hospice on December 31, 2021.  He died peacefully in his sleep.

He was born in Claxton, GA to E. C. and Lillie Sauls Hackle.  Keith graduated from Claxton High School and attended Swainsboro Technical College.

Keith is survived by his daughter, Jamie Hackle.

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Dec 27, 2021

Velma Jones Collins, 95, of Candler County, passed away December 27, 2021, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Metter, Ga.

She was the daughter of Lauran Jones and Mellie Sapp Jones.  Mrs. Collins worked in the textile industry for many years as a machine operator in Metter. She was a member of Primitive Grove Primitive Baptist Church...

Dec 12, 2021

Clayton Jack “Clay” Sikes, 36, of Collins, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at his residence.

Clay was born in Statesboro and lived all of his life in Tattnall County.  He was a livestock farmer and was of the Primitive Baptist Faith. Clay loved to hunt and fish and in his earlier years, enjoyed working at Dixie...

Dec 11, 2021

Peggy Waters McKever,61, passed away December 11, 2021, at Evans Memorial Hospital.

She was the daughter of Tom and Barbara Sapp Waters. Peggy loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart. She had a beautiful singing voice and loved to sing and play piano. She was a hard worker and brought joy and laughter to all....

Dec 10, 2021

Scherril Diane Allen, 71, of Metter died late Friday, December 10, 2021 at Augusta University Medical Center.

Born in Appling County, Scherill was a daughter of Eugene Allen and Nathenia Day Allen.  She worked for Candler County Hospital for many years and later retired from Eagle Health and Rehabilitation in Statesboro. Scherril was a member of Inspirational...

Dec 10, 2021

Loree Dowd Meeks, 85, of Metter and wife of Vinson Meeks, passed away late Friday, December 10, 2021, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

Mrs. Meeks was born in Cobbtown and was a daughter of Leon and Ethel Collins Dowd.  She graduated from Collins High School in 1954. She played piano for many churches. She was a...

Dec 6, 2021

Frances Annette Warren Bazemore, 87, of Metter, passed away early Monday morning, December 6, 2021 at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation.

She was a lifelong resident of Metter and was a daughter of Mondell and Cora Wren Warren. Mrs. Bazemore worked in the dietary department of Candler County Hospital for many years. She was a member of Cedar...

Dec 5, 2021

James “Brett” Franklin, 60, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his family home. Brett was born in Metter and had lived in Statesboro, Claxton, and Swainsboro, but spent most of his life in Metter, Georgia.

Brett was an honor graduate from Metter High School, Class of 1979, he was recognized as a UGA Merit Scholar, Presbyterian...

Dec 5, 2021

William George Mitchell, 39, passed away on December 5,2021 in Metter.

He was born in Bulloch County on December 5, 1982. He attended Candler County Schools and David Emanuel Academy. William graduated college from Brewton Parker College. He was a member of the Metter First Baptist Church. He is preceded by death by his grandmother, Josephine Simmons...

Dec 3, 2021

Robert Samuel “Bobby” Hatton, 61, of Warner Robins and son of Alvin “Red” Hatton and Elvira Jarriel Hatton, died Friday, December 3, 2021, at Houston Medical Center.

Bobby was born in Casablanca, Morocco on January 8, 1960, and was a son of Ralph and Elvira Hatton.  He graduated from Northside High School in 1978 and lived in...

Nov 29, 2021

Ciara Michele Davis, 29, passed away at Candler County Hospital on November 29,2021.

She was the daughter of Roger D Davis, Jr. and Serina Cribbs Collins.  Ciara loved hunting and fishing, but most importantly she loved spending time with her family especially her two children. She was a member of the Restoration Worship Center in Metter. She...

Nov 27, 2021

Christopher Dale Bird, Sr., of Swainsboro, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Ga.

Christopher was born on January 28, 1966, in Swainsboro and was a son of Charles and Wanda Bird of Twin City.  Christopher was a lifelong resident of Emanuel County and was self employed for the past...

Nov 27, 2021

Dennis “Jerrell” Whitfield, 69, Twin City, Georgia passed Saturday morning, November 27, 2021, at his residence.  Born in Emanuel County on January 5, 1952, Mr. Whitfield was a son of the late B. D. Whitfield, Jr. and Charlotte Dasher Whitfield.  He was a member of the Blackville Church of God in Adrian, GA.  A loving husband for 48 years,...

Nov 9, 2021

William “Richard” Crotwell, of Metter, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at his residence.

He was born in Guilford County, North Carolina on December 30, 1931.

Richard was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force.  He was retired from the Cherry Point Marine Base as the Chief Architect and after retirement, Richard...

Nov 6, 2021

Herschel Van Buren Thompson, IV, “Little Van” of Vidalia, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Grady Hospital in Atlanta.

Little Van was born in Savannah on November 5, 1972, and grew up in Ailey, Georgia before moving to Vidalia several years ago.  He graduated from Montgomery High School and attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.  Little Van...

Nov 6, 2021

Joseph Paul “Joe” Southwell of Metter, passed away early Saturday morning, November 6, 2021 at Candler County Hospital in Metter.

Joe was born in Statesboro, Georgia on February 13, 1981 and lived in Bulloch County, Candler County and Moultrie Georgia throughout his life.  He graduated from Wiregrass Technical College with a degree in Horticulture and loved to...

Oct 26, 2021

Nancy Carolyn Powell Green of Lyons and formerly of Collins, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in Lyons.

Nancy was born in Collins and was a daughter of Arthur Powell and Lillie Mae Wilson Powell and graduated high school from Collins High School. Nancy was a member of Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall and lived in Toombs County...

Oct 25, 2021

Clifford Earl “Buddy” Pevey of Metter and formerly of Rincon died early Monday, October 25, 2021.

Buddy was born in Savannah and was the son of William Earl Pevey and Sharon Philyaw Pevey.  He was a roofer and worked with Bonitz Roofing and was of the Baptist faith.  Buddy loved music, cars, and his tattoo work.  He...